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Earth Day Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2020
Ellie Cosgrove's avatar

Ellie Cosgrove

Siskiyou Climate Crew

"Travel the trail less traveled... and take nothing but photos & leave nothing but footprints! ;)"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 300 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    410
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    23
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.0
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    7.0
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    4.6
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    21
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Ellie's actions

Forests

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Use Muscle Power

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • Ellie Cosgrove's avatar
    Ellie Cosgrove 4/01/2020 5:05 PM
    Hi everyone! So glad to "virtually" meet you! 

    1. My name is Ellie and I am an environmental educator with a background in biology. I am currently working as the Harvest Meal (field trip) Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator for Rogue Valley Farm to School. I am very passionate about teaching people of all ages how to grow their own produce! I am also working with another nonprofit, called Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) to help them plan a teacher workshop for integrating climate change curriculum into the classroom. I love being outside, getting kids outside, and helping them develop connections with the natural world!

    2. Since the quarantine, I have not been driving to work, so I am not emitting any greenhouse gases from my car! Instead of driving to meetings, I am doing more virtual meetings, a habit I hope I can continue after this quarantine is over. I have been spending time at home bettering my cat's life (does that count?) and I am gearing up to plant some pollinator-friendly plants on my apartment balcony!

    3. My favorite place in nature is probably the Owyhee River canyon in eastern Oregon. It is my dad's favorite place, and he has taken me out there for many years and I have fallen in love with the landscape as well! I love the solitude I can find in the desert <3

    4. I have noticed that this quarantine has been extremely beneficial to the environment in terms of lowering air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. I have also seen images of clearer water in various places in the world, as well as wildlife returning to areas where they have been pushed out by people. I think this really shows that we can all make changes in our lives to better the planet. I am concerned, however, about what kinds of environmental laws have been/will be "sneakily" rolled back during this time. 
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    • Erin M's avatar
      Erin M 4/01/2020 5:12 PM
      Ellie! It's so awesome to read this and learn about you! Your cat is lovin' it too! : ) Thank you for sharing, and for coming aboard the EcoChallenge. 
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    • Ana B's avatar
      Ana B 4/01/2020 5:12 PM
      Ellie, I am worried about the unenforced EPA restrictions as well. Do you happen to know of any actionable steps individuals can take?
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